Marshall Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Carroll Academy Rebels are set to duel on Friday. Marshall Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Marshall Academy at home against Lee Academy as the squad secured a 41-6 win. Considering the Patriots have won five matchups by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Carson Orman had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 125 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Marshall Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Marshall Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Devin Snow.
Meanwhile, a victory for Carroll Academy just wasn't in the cards last Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Kirk Academy 35-8. The match marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Marshall Academy's record now sits at 5-3. As for Carroll Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Marshall Academy came up short against Carroll Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 41-30. Can Marshall Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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